Dragon's Ascent
A majestic gin sour, infused with the rich, slightly tart notes of blood orange, balanced with honey's sweetness and a hint of delicate violet, culminating in a visually stunning and powerfully flavored cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz fresh blood orange juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey to water)
- 0.25 oz violet liqueur
Instructions
- Combine gin, blood orange juice, lemon juice, honey syrup, and violet liqueur in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
Glassware: Coupe Glass
Garnish: Edible violet or small blood orange wheel
History
This cocktail takes cues from the elegant Gin Sour, a versatile canvas for bold flavors. Here, it is transformed into an ode to Targaryen regality, blending the exotic with the classic to create a truly imperial sip.